Global Stock Alpha Researcher - Quantitative & ML

AQR Capital Management; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 225,000 - 245,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

AQR Capital Management is a global quantitative investment firm seeking a Researcher for the Global Stock Selection team. You will conduct alpha research, develop models, and collaborate with portfolio managers, risk managers, and traders across global liquid markets.

The role emphasizes hands-on research, translating math into code using Python and ML libraries. Competitive compensation includes a salary range of $225,000 to $245,000 plus a generous bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in a quantitative field
• Strong coding in Python and ML experience
• Experience applying AI to quantitative research is a plus
• Ability to handle large financial datasets and complex models

Responsibilities

• Engage in alpha research and quantitative analysis to improve strategies
• Build, train, and refine ML architectures for cross-sectional/time-series data
• Prototype and evaluate new research ideas and features for proprietary systems
• Collaborate with researchers, PMs, risk managers and traders to implement investments

Skills

Python

ML

Quant research

Data analysis

Big data

Team collaboration

Education

BS in CS / Engineering / Math / Stats

PhD preferred

Tools

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

AQR Capital Management is a global quantitative investment firm seeking a Researcher for the Global Stock Selection team. You will conduct alpha research, develop models, and collaborate with portfolio managers, risk managers, and traders across global liquid markets.

The role emphasizes hands-on research, translating math into code using Python and ML libraries. Competitive compensation includes a salary range of $225,000 to $245,000 plus a generous bonus and comprehensive benefits.